Walker County Receives 2026 County Excellence Award for Innovation in Local Government

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LaFayette, GA (April 29, 2026) – Walker County received a 2026 Georgia County Excellence Award from ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, for innovation in county government. Walker County received the acknowledgement for its spay/neuter voucher initiative. “The Georgia County Excellence Awards is an annual program that recognizes innovative spirit and ingenuity of Georgia’s counties and their … Continue reading Walker County Receives 2026 County Excellence Award for Innovation in Local Government

Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to Bring Holiday Hope

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Chickamauga, GA (November 28, 2025) - The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, to bring holiday hope to homeless pets. Walker County’s shelter is one of 300 locations across the country participating in the Empty the Shelters® – Holiday … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to Bring Holiday Hope

Fees Waived for Adoptions at the Walker County Animal Shelter this Friday & Saturday

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Chickamauga, GA (August 7, 2025) – The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will waive adoption fees this Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th, in an effort to place more animals into loving homes. The move is part of the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of adoption and fostering of … Continue reading Fees Waived for Adoptions at the Walker County Animal Shelter this Friday & Saturday

53 Pets Adopted During July Empty the Shelters Event in Walker County

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The Walker County Animal Shelter is proud to announce that 53 pets were adopted during the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters® event, held last month. In partnership with over 300 shelters and rescues in 40 states, the nation’s largest funded adoption event helped 16,027 cats and dogs find loving homes. Walker County Animal Shelter … Continue reading 53 Pets Adopted During July Empty the Shelters Event in Walker County

Walker County Animal Shelter Sets Goal of 100 Adoptions During Empty the Shelter Event

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Chickamauga, GA (July 7, 2025) - The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will join nearly 300 shelters across the country to offer reduced adoption fees during the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters® event. WCAS will waive adoption fees for cats and dogs over four months of age from July 7 through July 19. The … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Sets Goal of 100 Adoptions During Empty the Shelter Event

One Person Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

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Chickamauga, GA – A code enforcement case in Walker County turned into an animal cruelty investigation that resulted in one arrest. 58-year old Renva Sue Gravitt faces 22-counts of cruelty to animals and ten-counts of failure to maintain responsibility for control of rabies. The charges stem from an investigation at 35 Gentry Road in Chickamauga. … Continue reading One Person Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

Walker County Animal Shelter to Participate in Empty the Shelters Event May 1-15

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Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will join nearly 400 shelters across the country to offer reduced adoption fees during the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters® event. This will be the first time WCAS has participated in the nationwide campaign to help pets find loving homes. WCAS will waive adoption fees … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter to Participate in Empty the Shelters Event May 1-15

Five People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA (April 30, 2025) – Five people stand accused of animal cruelty following a surreal house hunting trip in Walker County. 78-year old James Delbert Fields, Jr., 65-year old Miriam Fields, 42-year old Mario Lopez , 40-year old Melodie Lopez and 20-year old Britni Fields have been charged with 13-counts of cruelty to animals … Continue reading Five People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

Walker County Launches Spay/Neuter Voucher Program to Combat Crisis of Unwanted Animals

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LaFayette, GA (April 15, 2025) Walker County will make vouchers available to residents beginning today for free spay/neuter services for their companion animals. The vouchers will be accepted at participating veterinarian offices in Walker County and will also cover the cost of microchipping and rabies vaccination. “The shelter will have 40 vouchers available to give … Continue reading Walker County Launches Spay/Neuter Voucher Program to Combat Crisis of Unwanted Animals

Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with PetCo Love to Stop the Spread of Deadly Preventable Diseases

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Chickamauga, GA (March 06, 2025) – The Walker County Animal Shelter will provide free vaccinations to family pets to combat contagious and deadly diseases. The no-cost vaccines are made possible through Petco Love's national vaccination initiative, Vaccinated and Loved, which provides an additional one million free pet vaccines to animal welfare partners, like the Walker … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with PetCo Love to Stop the Spread of Deadly Preventable Diseases